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Walkout ends...so what's next?
As the walkout winds down, we wonder "What's Next?" for education advocates and the legislature. We discuss those questions and the record number of people who have filed to run for office.
Published on 7 years, 8 months ago
Buyer's Remorse
The Oklahoma legislature raised taxes for the first time since 1990, but has already repealed some of the increases. We discuss how that all went down and what it means for the future, as well as the…
Published on 7 years, 9 months ago
Emergency Pod: OK House passes tax increase
For the first time since 1990, the OK House of Representatives passed a revenue package by achieving the required 75% majority of votes. The package funds a pay raise for teachers and public employee…
Published on 7 years, 9 months ago
Education & Partisanship (with Senator Greg McCortney)
We discuss the HIV education bill and compare the various plans to increase education funding. We also chat with Oklahoma state Senator Greg McCortney about social media usage, education funding, par…
Published on 7 years, 9 months ago
These books were made for walking.
With a teacher walk-out looming on the horizon, we visited with several teachers to get their thoughts and feelings on the subject. Scott and guest co-host John Rorke also discuss the weekly run-down…
Published on 7 years, 9 months ago
Post-partisanship, co-ed dorms, and the end of special session.
Special sends draws to an end, giving way to the 2018 regular session bills, which include some good ones, bad ones, and downright odd ones. We also begin a discussion on post-partisanship in this hi…
Published on 7 years, 10 months ago
Will you be my legislative valentine?
The debate (and fate) of the Step Up plan, more Health Department shenanigans, unlikely partisan team-ups, and some deliciously nerdy #oklegvalentines tweets.
Published on 7 years, 10 months ago
State of the State (Live Recording)
Following Governor Fallin's unusually brief State of State address, we visit with two voters (Nickolai & Courtney), a policy wonk (David Blatt), and a state representative (Marcus McEntire) to get a …
Published on 7 years, 10 months ago
Groundhog Day Predictions
We look for our shadows and cast our predictions for the upcoming State of the State address and legislative session. There's also a discussion of "Friends" and Andy impersonates a woodland creature.…
Published on 7 years, 11 months ago
Mark your calendars!
The 2018 Legislative session is upon us, and Let's Fix This has a bunch of great events scheduled for this spring. Here's a quick preview, and we hope to see you there. Support this podcast
Published on 7 years, 11 months ago